Different batteries

[ChillerVapes]

Hi, I'm starting to wonder if I can get some better lasting batteries than the ones which came with my LTv2 mini.
I know everyone raves about AMR but from what I have seen, you can only buy 18350's at 800mah whereas the 18650's have about 3 or 4 different mah versions.
I know I'm not going to get a 2000mah (full days worth of charge for me) from a single 18350 but, there must be one somewhere which holds more than 800mah.

I'm currently going though 4 (sometimes 4 and a half) batteries a day, vaping 5 - 7ml of juice on a 1.8ohm coil at 3.9v although as the battery passes a charge of 3.8v I crank it up to 4.1 just to get another half an hour out of it.

I really like my LT but the batteries are driving me crazy.

[DiscoDes]

I am in the same boat as you with the Mini LT, I love the form factor but the batteries don't last that long especially if you have a low resistance coil attached. 800mAh seem their limit at the moment.

Some battery mfrs inflate the capacity of their batteries just stick with AW IMR's or the Efest are getting good reviews at the minute, do NOT be tempted with a unknown brand that makes BIG claims, they will invariably be wrong and probably worse than AW's and Efests.

[dave]

I keep agreeing with Des today The best 18350 you can get is an AW IMR 700mAh and you are not going to get anything with a realistic rating that will last any longer than that. There are one or two others like the Efest that are also pretty good. If you want to go all day on one battery, you need something which uses an 18650 battery - there are several with realistic ratings of 2000mAh or more.

[DiscoDes]

Nov 14, 2012 14:22:55 GMT dave said:

I keep agreeing with Des today

Great minds Dave.

[marlowman]

The problem with the 18350 format is that its not as developed as the 18650 and its larger anyway. The really big capacities all sit in the 18650 camp as they are used by the big torch lot. But as the 18350 gains acceptance, there will be more development. The Efest 18350's are the largest capacity in the 18350 of 800mah. Thats about it for now. So if you use these batteries.. You just need to carry spares.

MM

[ChillerVapes]

Right then, so does anyone know where I can get the extender cap for the lt? If it's too expensive (inc price of 2 batteries) I might just put it up for sale and buy a cheapo 18650 mod.

[ChillerVapes]

I've found these on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-UltraFire-18350-1200mAh-3-7V-Rechargeable-Battery-/230729197214?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item35b888269e&_uhb=1

Does anyone know if they are any good / safe to use in the Lavatube? 1200mah seems ideal.

I don't know what's happened with my batteries but they all seem to last about 2 hours now and are forever in and out of the charger!

Also, as posted above this post, where can I get the extender for the LTv2 mini so it accepts 18650 batteries?

Thanks again,
Chiller.

[Karma]

Chiller, i'm pretty sure the mAh rating on those batteries is being exagerated

Best to get some AWs or Efest. The batteries that you have, if you've used them a lot and recharged them a lot will be losing some of their capacity now.

Sorry, I don't know if you can get an extender for the mini LT. May be worth looking out for a bargain full size one. The old black ones can be picked up very cheaply

[Gordy]

Nov 15, 2012 17:11:00 GMT ChillerVapes said:

I've found these on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-UltraFire-18350-1200mAh-3-7V-Rechargeable-Battery-/230729197214?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item35b888269e&_uhb=1

Does anyone know if they are any good / safe to use in the Lavatube? 1200mah seems ideal.

I don't know what's happened with my batteries but they all seem to last about 2 hours now and are forever in and out of the charger!

Also, as posted above this post, where can I get the extender for the LTv2 mini so it accepts 18650 batteries?

Thanks again,
Chiller.

dont bother with the ultrafires their claim is exaggerated and will last less time than the AW's

for LT min extender from Apollo

[DiscoDes]

Nov 15, 2012 17:11:00 GMT ChillerVapes said:

I've found these on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-UltraFire-18350-1200mAh-3-7V-Rechargeable-Battery-/230729197214?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item35b888269e&_uhb=1

Does anyone know if they are any good / safe to use in the Lavatube? 1200mah seems ideal.

I don't know what's happened with my batteries but they all seem to last about 2 hours now and are forever in and out of the charger!

Also, as posted above this post, where can I get the extender for the LTv2 mini so it accepts 18650 batteries?

Thanks again,
Chiller.

NO!
Stick to AW IMR or Efest, have a read of "Mr Bumbledrops Tips on Lithium batteries" HERE about 3 quaters of the way down the page. Ultrafires DO NOT have a good reutation!

I'd also be interested in a extension tube for the LT mini...

If anyone has a link?

[ChillerVapes]

budgetlightforum.com/node/4905
This is a review on them against some trustfire batteries and some IMR Bestinones

I don't really know what the numbers mean but the guy goes into ampage and run flat tests ect and also gives an update a bit further down the page.

From what I can tell, they're not too bad! (like I said, I don't have much of a clue really)

[DiscoDes]

I had a couple of Ultrafire 18350's bought from healthcabin, they lasted less than a month.

I tell you what, you go and buy them and let us know what you think?

You have 4 experienced Vapers (one being a experienced electronics engineer) opinions in this thread alone and if you search I think you'll find loads more from others, it's your money and your choice at the end of the day. You might love them.

[DiscoDes]

You may also want to read THIS thread.

[ChillerVapes]

I'm not saying that I know best or anything, like I previously stated, I just cant understand why the 18350 is so undeveloped compared to the 18650 and was hoping when I spotted the ultrafire orange 1200mah they might be something new and improved.

Any who, since I can get that attachment to make my mini LT take 18650's which are the very best batteries which will fit?

[Karma]

Nov 15, 2012 18:04:37 GMT ChillerVapes said:

Any who, since I can get that attachment to make my mini LT take 18650's which are the very best batteries which will fit?

Probably still AWs or Efest